Community Enterprise Project Officer - Inverclyde, United Kingdom - CVS Inverclyde

CVS Inverclyde

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Inverclyde, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Community Enterprise Project Officer - Fixed Term (3 Year Contract)

Location:
The role is based throughout the Inverclyde Council area.

Reports to:
Project Manager

Salary:
£23,830 (Pay Award Pending) + 5% pension contribution

Hours:

Contract is for 35 hours per week, normally within 9-5 Monday-Friday, however you will be required to work occasionally out with these hours.

Applications from those wishing to work a pattern of reduced hours may be considered.

Role
We are looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic individual to support the delivery of
CVS Inverclyde's Community Enterprise Project (ICE) which is funded by the Scottish
Government, Investing in Communities Fund.

The aim of the project is to work with community organisations and residents to help regenerate and build capacity across areas of deprivation.

Reporting to the Project Manager the postholder will be responsible for developing and supporting both existing and new social enterprises across the locality.

You will build and manage data of community groups, residents, and interest groups, co-creating and maintaining a geographical community map.

You will bring experience of developing relationships with communities and individuals. Duties will include designing, planning and delivering engagement activities.

Core Duties & Responsibilities

This job description is broad-based and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties as it is recognised that jobs change over time.

Support the project manager in building the capabilities of social enterprises in areas of deprivation.
Support local social enterprises by providing best practice advice and expertise.
Encourage local social entrepreneurship and the development of new social enterprises.
Create a mapping exercise of each geographical area identifying communities and social enterprises.
Develop a comprehensive feasibility study to be circulated to both local residents and social enterprises.
Host a series of community engagement events to encourage survey participation and present findings to both residents and organisations.
Create and facilitate a practical advice service in community settings.
Identify and facilitate net zero training for social enterprises and residents.
Engage residents & schools in volunteer led activity.
To prepare and assist with reports, media articles and any other monitoring.

Generic Staff Responsibilities

To promote membership of CVS Inverclyde to the third sector in Inverclyde.
To work as part of the CVSI team, involving additional duties as and when required to support colleagues.
To practice & promote an equitable, accessible and nondiscriminatory approach to work at all times.
To represent CVSI in relevant networks and partnerships and promote CVSI's role, work and priorities.

Person Specification

Person Specification Essential Desirable

Qualifications and Experience
Degree or equivalent relevant experience

Experience of working within the community, voluntary or third sector

Experience of hosting and facilitating networks & events

Experience of delivering training
Experience of leading on engagement and communication activity

Experience of carrying out market research and - developing feasibility/business plans
High competency in making complex ideas easy to - understand
Experience of working within a community setting

Good computer, IT and social media skills
Good communication skills including writing reports and procedures, ability to communicate with partners and volunteers

Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data
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Knowledge & Skills
Ability to engage with a wide range of people from local - communities through to third sector organisations and local and national government

Knowledge of the third sector at a local and national level

Knowledge of the role and function of a Third Sector
Interface (TSI)

Knowledge of key policy areas of interest and relevance - to the sector
Knowledge of political systems and key public authority - structures

Personal Qualities
Team player who can work under pressure

Flexible with a 'can do' attitude
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Commitment to the principles of confidentiality and equality of opportunity

Passionate and interested in helping people

Confident and credible to colleagues and stakeholders

Interview date - 12th June 2023

Interview location - The Trust, Dalrymple Street,

Job Type:
Fixed term contract

Contract length: 36 months

Salary:
£23,830.00 per year

Schedule: